Jeremiah 14:22

Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)

¿Hay entre las vanidades de las gentes quien haga llover? ¿y darán los cielos lluvias? ¿No eres tú, Jehová, nuestro Dios? en ti pues esperamos; pues tú hiciste todas estas cosas.

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse asks if the false gods of other nations can cause rain or bring showers. It then affirms that only the Lord, our God, can do these things. Therefore, we should wait on Him because He created everything. Jeremiah is speaking here.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you're playing with toys that can't do anything. Then you see a toy that can actually make rain. But the real question is, can any toy make rain? No, only God can do that. So, we should wait for Him because He can do amazing things.

Contexto histórico

Jeremiah wrote this during a time when Judah faced severe drought and famine. The people had turned to false gods, but Jeremiah reminds them that only God can provide rain and should be trusted.

Aplicación para hoy

In a modern scenario, when facing a drought, instead of turning to superstitions or false gods, a community should seek God's intervention and trust in His power to provide for their needs.

Temas

• trust
• rain
• false gods
• prayer
• provision
• Jeremiah

Versículos relacionados

• James 5:17-18
• Psalm 145:9
• Deuteronomy 11:14-15
• Luke 4:25
• Isaiah 55:10-11

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Preguntas frecuentes

Why does the verse ask about rain?

Rain was essential for survival and agriculture in ancient times. The verse uses rain as a symbol to highlight God's power over nature and to encourage trust in Him.

What are the 'vanities of the Gentiles'?

This refers to the idols and false gods worshipped by other nations, which are considered worthless because they cannot perform real miracles like causing rain.

What does it mean to 'wait upon thee'?

It means to trust and hope in God, expecting Him to act and provide what is needed, rather than turning to other sources.

How does this verse relate to other parts of the Bible?

This verse emphasizes God's power over nature, a theme found throughout the Bible, such as in Psalms and the Gospels, where Jesus demonstrates control over the natural world.